1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 178 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Volante | A4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 64 L |
